HERO Flashcards
What does HERO stand for
Hazard of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance
What are the 4 hero classifications
Safe, unsafe, susceptible and unreliable
How many feet is the acceptable distance to use electronics
75 feet
What does NOSSA stand for
Naval ordinance safety and security activity
What does NOSSA do
In charge of updating all pubs related to ammo and explosives
Where is BRAVO flag hoisted
Pier, marshaling yard and highest point of ship
What does bravo flag represent
Ordinance is in play
What color is bravo flag
Red
What color is Lima flag
Gold and black checker
Condition code A AND B
Issuable without qualification
Condition code C
Serviceable with priority
Condition code D
Serviceable(test mod)
Condition code E
Unserviceable(limited restoration)
Condition code H
Unserviceable
Color code yellow
High explosive
Color code brown
Low explosive
Color code blue
Inert explosive
Class 1.1
Mass explosion
Class 1.2
Non mass explosive fragment
Class 1.3
Mass fire hazard
Class 1.4
Moderate fire/ no blast
Class 1.5
Very insensitive substance
Class 1.6
Extremely insensitive substance
Class 1.7
Extremely insensitive article
What led to creation to ordinance in 1966
USS Oriskany
How do you check if you need HERO
SW020, check block 23, use op 3565 vol 2, find NALC and go to appendix F
Brown tag
Suspended
Blue tag
Serviceable(test mod)
Red tag
Unserviceable/condemned
Green tag
Underviceable(reparable)
Orange tag
Serviceable no restriction
Serviceable codes
A,B,C,D,T
Class A Mishap cost
2 million or more
Class B Mishap cost
500 thousand or more
Class C mishap cost
50 thousand or more
Do you need to put dunnage on base
No
